This book is the weapon for the best offense in the league. You want to coach, but only know the football of your youth - the Power I run it up the middle, three yards and a cloud of dust. Now you finally have the tools to implement a simple, but highly effective, and young player oriented, Hurry-Up-No-Huddle Spread Offense. Combining elements of the Wing-T with a shotgun no huddle scheme, this highly-effective system was developed specifically for the volunteer coach of a youth football team (ages 8 to 14). The "coach speak" has been removed and football concepts simplified in this easy to read book. You'll soon be putting up points and the kids will be having fun running plays that look similar to what higher-level football teams execute. Be ready to be an inspiration!

This fascinating early work will delight cardsharps and historians of the game. A comprehensive guide to a multitude of card tricks accompanied by a history of the pack of cards provides a complete how-to guide. Contents Include: 24 Stunts with Cards; 17 Magic Tricks with Cards; 25 Puzzles with Cards; Solutions to Puzzles with Cards; 20 Solitaires. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

If you are a serious wannabe first-time golfer ready to get started, or you're a multi-seasoned Joe (or Jane) Golfer-constantly trying to figure out why you got addicted to this challenging-yet-rewarding game in the first place-The Legend of Joe Golfer book was specifically written with you in mind. Whether you're an unskilled and unseasoned regular recreational player, or you've refined your skill level and playing ability after getting many seasons under your belt, you regular players quickly realize that you won't demonstrate perfectly crisp ball-striking to generate accurate and precisely placed shots right off the bat-even though you might have purchased the best brand-name clubs and golfing equipment available. As a 'Joe, ' you are no Tiger Woods-or as a 'Jane, ' you're no Annika Sorenstam. Instead, you continue spraying your bad shots all over the course-like a groundskeeper watering the course grounds for the next day's play. Chris Kalwa has been there, he's done that, and he feels your bad-shot aches and pains. In The Legend of Joe Golfer, Chris shares his uniquely crafted golf story-a passionate twelve-year journey of endless trials and tribulations-to provide all regular players with a looking-glass through which anyone can relate to and connect with: from understanding why you are all addicted to this beautiful and ancient game, to learning how you can best prepare for and enhance your enjoyment of golf. Chris's four-stage golf journey takes all Joe Golfers on a wild and crazy ride: from shaping and defining your own legendary character; learning effective rescue shots; choosing a better physically fit lifestyle; to reflecting upon your golfing evolution over time. Ultimately, this story will inspire and encourage all you Joe and Jane Golfers to carve out your own legendary Golf Gone Wild stories. Enjoy your journey, golfing friends Cheers

Ismael Ontiveros's story begins with the journey of two immigrant's from Mexico coming to America to find a place to settle down and raise a family. It ends with enlightening generations of children through the time-honored American pastime known as baseball. In this memoir, Ismael shares the story of the fall and rebirth of the Flyers' Youth Baseball Program. In The Fighting Flyers, the author describes his personal quest to share a golden time of his childhood with a new generation of children. He takes on the task to bring a small haven to children of this downtrodden community. Baseball gives the children of this neighborhood an opportunity, a dream, a chance to become something more than a statistic. More than just a game, more than just a pastime, baseball brings children and adults from all walks of life together, all for the sake and the love of the game.

Carlos is a dedicated, talented coach who has pushed me beyond my limits to improve my times. I didn't participate in sports when I was in school because I came from a very different education system where academic achievement was more important than anything else. By the time I got into triathlon, I was a journalist holding down a very demanding job. I had little time to train, and often had to skip key workouts. But Carlos worked with me to maximize my efforts, allowing me to reach the finish line in a time that I could be proud of. I'm forever grateful to him for my gains in fitness, endurance and confidence. More important, I'm grateful to him for bringing the best out of me, and for his encouragement. He liked to say, "Don't be afraid." You'll find that attitude throughout this book.Angela LauSan Diego Union Tribune journalist

The amazing and true story of a fan making it into the NFL....

The story begins on January 15, 1982, when the Washington Redskins were playing the hometown Minnesota Vikings on an old RCA television in the corner of his parents' living room. It was love at first sight. The game captivated the young boy's heart and his imagination.

The years continued to go by and his passion continued growing. Then on his seventeenth birthday, he was given a book that forever changed his life. It was a book about scouting. This was it This is what he wanted to be He wanted to be an NFL scout

Despite the many obstacles he faced along the way, from the volatile house he grew up in to never fitting in, he never lost sight of his dream. He barely finished high school and soon after failed out of a small community college, but that did not matter to him. His dream was football....

More adversities kept coming at him, but no matter how trying the situations, he believed he could make it into the National Football League. Even when his life was on the brink of being shattered, he believed deep down he could make it.

One day while working as a loan officer, he was sitting in a meeting and had this thought go through his mind, "What am I doing here?" Right then and there in the midst of that meeting, ideas began popping into his head and he began putting together a plan that would prove to cost him nearly everything, but he had to go for it. He just had to go for it.

After seven months of working relentlessly on something that had never been done before, the call came and Daniel was hired by the New York Jets to work in Pro Scouting. Out of nowhere and against all the odds he found himself working on one of the best staffs in league history.

Through the eyes of a fan, is an unprecedented look of what it's like to work in the day-to-day operations of an NFL team and what it is like to be around many of the biggest names in the game. Woven in, is life itself.

Whatever it Takes is beyond words; it's an experience.

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

"Jay's recollection of pool stories exceeds any that I've ever heard. His exactness in recalling events as they actually happened is amazing. There are few as qualified to write about pool action as Jay. He has always been right on the money with everything he has accomplished and this book isn't any different."
-World 9-Ball Champion Billy Incardona

"I've known Jay since the 60's. Although he loved to compete, he became more respected as a great game maker and money winner who helped out many a pool player when down on their luck."
-World All Around Champion Danny Diliberto

"Jay is the 'go to' man in pool. He is a living historian and a source for all pool info. As an accomplished player himself, he evolved into every aspect of the sport. He has given sage advice to up-and-coming players as well as champions. Jay is a valued member of the pool community who gets a nod and a smile from all who know him."
-Pat Fleming, ACCU-Stats Video Productions

Bob Hayes grew up in a small Alabama town, the son of a prominent high school coach. Although he had a few shining moments as a player, he never really became a starter. Instead, he found his niche in the preparation and application of player performance strategy. He was great at bringing out the best in his players. SIDELINE tells the story of Bob's unexpected early success and gives the reader a glimpse into the famed young football coach's unique talents. SIDELINE gets you out on the playing field and puts you right in the middle of the huddle. Along with these thrills, Bob's story is full of lessons about sports and life. The finer points of these lessons, "Gary's Gems," are highlighted within the stories and listed for you at the end, making this a great book for coaches and students of any sport at all levels of participation.. Guys, girls, men and women of all ages will enjoy this story. It's more than just a tale about football; it's also a story of one young man's journey and the surprising relationships that develop along the way. This is what makes SIDELINE championship material. Go ahead, read and discover for yourself GaryLett.

Mark Twain once described golf as "a good walk spoiled." Most golfers have had a round (or two) where these words rang especially true. That is because golf is a game where failure is unavoidable. Every shot, every lie, is a unique event involving a multitude of intricate variables, any of which can cause a shot to go awry. But fear not-help is here!Former profession golfer Bob Glanville shares the knowledge he has gained from more than half a century of playing and teaching golf. In "Golf: The Game of Lessening Failures, " he teaches golfers to eliminate their golfing failures, one swing at a time. He dispenses his wit and wisdom through sixteen chapters that touch upon nearly every aspect of the game, including the equipment, the terminology, the etiquette, and the origins of the PGA. Through it all, readers learn to improve their game physically and mentally, as well as by using a set of clubs that will help them get the most out of every swing. The course awaits.

This early work is an absorbing read for any fishing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Its 180 pages contain a wealth of photographs and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. Among its 17 chapters are included sections on Loch Fishing, River Fishing, Dry Fly Fishing, The Way of the Poacher and a Little Natural History. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This lively and intriguing study looks at the way sports both reflected and shaped Victorian society. Just as our own games have a lot to say about modern American culture, so sports are a prism through which we can gain valuable insights into Victorian society. The Sporting Life: Victorian Sports and Games is an engaging and perceptive account of how sport developed during Britain's heyday, who played (and who wasn't allowed to play), and what it all conveys about gender, race, imperialism, and national pride. Drawing extensively on 19th-century writings, The Sporting Life begins with a survey of sports in pre-Victorian England and the impact of industrialism in the early 19th century. We read of the effects of evangelicalism and utilitarianism, both of which first opposed sport, then used it for their own purposes. We learn of the association of sports with masculinity, an identification women challenged late in the century. Finally we learn how English sports became part of the imperial game, used to promote—and resist—the spread of Victoria's vast empire.

This early work on Pigeon Racing is an engrossing read for any pigeon racer of historian of the sport, but also contains a wealth of information and anecdote that is still pertinent and practical today. Recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of the pigeon fancier. Contents Include: The Homing Pigeon in the Long Ago - The Homer Becomes Standard Equipment for Post and War - Peacetime Pigeon Service in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries - Pigeons of World War I - Pigeons of World War II - The Racing Pigeon: Mixture of Many Feathers; The "Looks" of the Racing Pigeon; Pigeon Behaviour; Plumage and the Mold; General Care of Racing Homers; The Racing Loft; Breeding Methods; Training Young Birds; Racing Young Birds; Training Old Birds; Unusual Methods of Flying: Night and Two-way; The Homing Urge; Representative Racing-Pigeon Magazines: American and European; Important Books on Racing Pigeons; Racing-Pigeon Literature; and an Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at hill-walking in the British Isles. Equally useful for the experianced and the novice, this extensively and beautifully illustrated handbook is a must-have guide for anyone who desires to explore our beautiful island. In this original, unabridged form it contains much information that is useful and practical today. Contents include - The Hill Walker - The Way To The Hill-Tops - Leading Up To A Long Tour - The Best Ridge Walks In The British Isles - Camping Among The Mountains - The Rock Climber's Equipment - Schooling Of The Novice - The Moderate Climber - Where To Find The Best Rock Climbs - Women Among The Ridges And Rocks - Snow Climbing In Britain - Cave Exploration As A Sport. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.